Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 30, 2025
Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Windshield Washer Issues Increase Crash Risk
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles due to windshield washer nozzle blockage causing reduced visibility. Owners must contact Tesla for free wiper arm elbow connector replacement to comply with safety standards.
“Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Windshield Washer Issues Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82213-tesla-model-y-2026-recall-windshield-washer-issues-increase-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #25V359000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V359000).
Tesla, Inc. recalled certain 2026 Model Y vehicles on May 30, 2025, after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that a blocked hose connector prevents washer fluid from reaching the windshield, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for a free inspection and replacement of the wiper arm elbow connector.
How to tell if you have it
Tesla Model Y, 2026
What to do
Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, the inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Tesla has issued 71 other recalls since March 29, 2018. Recent similar recalls include a September 1, 2026 suspension recall for the 2026 Model Y and a July 7, 2026 crash safety recall for the same model. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L wiper failure risk recall (August 13, 2026), a Ford Mustang (2025) wiper failure risk in cold weather recall (June 30, 2026), and an International 2027 HV Trucks inoperative wipers recall (August 6, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Model Y vehicles purchased starting in 2025. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 25, 2025.
Brand
Tesla
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Tesla for Repair
Tesla will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector at no cost to fix the washer nozzle blockage.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Tesla
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V359000 — Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Windshield Washer Issues Increase Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Tesla Model Y (2026) Recall: Windshield Washer Issues Increase Crash Risk that is covered by recall 25V359000 from Tesla.
The official recall notice states: Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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